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Amazon Greenlights Live-Action "Life Is Strange" Series Amazon Prime Video has ordered a live-action adaptation of the acclaimed 2015 adventure game Life Is Strange. British writer/actor Charlie Covell (The End of the F***ing World, KAOS) will serve as creator, showrunner and executive producer. Production involves Amazon MGM Studios alongside Square Enix, Story Kitchen and LuckyChap. Premise The series will follow Max Caulfield, a photography student who discovers she can rewind time after saving the life of her childhood friend Chloe. As they investigate the disappearance of a fellow student, they uncover a darker side to their town that forces a life-or-death choice with lasting consequences — mirroring the game’s blend of teen realism, supernatural elements and moral branching. Key Players Showrunner/Creator/EP: Charlie Covell Executive Producers: Dmitri M. Johnson, Mike Goldberg,…

Meta fixes Threads threading: 'View more', stacked posts & numberingMeta is rolling out several changes to Threads that make multi-post conversations easier to follow:"View more" label — marks posts that are part of a longer thread so you can tell at a glance when a post continues.Stacked series view — when you open a series, posts are stacked back-to-back for easier reading.Per-post numbering — each post now shows its position and the total number of posts in the thread (e.g., 3/8).These features will arrive on both mobile and web. Meta has also reached 400 million monthly active users and added support for attaching long text documents (up to 10,000 characters).Originally reported by Engadget — Read more.Will these changes make you use Threads differently? Share your thoughts below.

EU fines Google €2.95 billion over adtech antitrust violations The European Commission has fined Google €2.95 billion (about $3.5B) for abusing its dominant position in online advertising technology. Regulators say Google favored its own ad exchange (AdX) by sharing bid information and steering bids toward AdX, undermining competing ad exchanges and distorting auction outcomes. Key points: Fine: €2.95 billion. Deadline: Google has 60 days to propose fixes or face additional remedies, which could include structural measures. Google's response: The company says it will appeal and argues the decision is wrong and will hurt businesses. Context: This follows growing antitrust scrutiny worldwide; previous major EU fine in 2018 was €4.5B (about $5.04B) over Android app pre-installation rules. Google's quoted response (provided to media): "The European Commission's decision about our ad tech…

SwitchBot brings visual AI to the smart home with new AI HubSwitchBot has announced a new AI Hub designed to add on-device visual intelligence to smart homes. Unlike a simple network hub, the SwitchBot AI Hub is intended to interpret visual events — such as motion or specific actions — and trigger automations accordingly.Key pointsVisual interpretation: The hub processes visual information from connected cameras or sensors to understand what’s happening in a room.Edge processing: SwitchBot positions the device as an on-device (edge) intelligence unit rather than cloud-only processing to reduce latency and improve privacy.Design: It resembles a small, black hub that acts as the central point for automations.Privacy & concernsOn-device processing can limit the amount of visual data sent to the cloud, which helps privacy. Still, users should check SwitchBot’s…

iOS 26: Release Date, Compatibility & What’s New Apple is set to unveil new iPhones on Sept 9; iOS 26 is expected to roll out in mid‑September (likely about a week after the event). The update brings a major visual refresh called "Liquid Glass," new features like Live Translate, a redesigned Phone app, polls in Messages, updated lock screen options and more. Key dates Apple event: Sept 9, 2025 iOS 26 likely release: mid‑September (often ~one week after the event) Notable features Liquid Glass design — translucent, unified UI styling across the system and apps. Phone app redesign — scrollable contacts/recent/voicemail on one screen; new Hold Assist alerts. Live Translate — real‑time translation for calls and messages. Messages polls — create polls inside group chats. Lock screen upgrades — new…

iPhone 17 event (Sept 9) and iOS 26 — full rundown Apple's iPhone 17 event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9. iOS 26 is expected to arrive to the public shortly after the event (historically within a week). The public beta for iOS 26 is available for testers via the Apple Beta Software Program — sign up at beta.apple.com. Top new features in iOS 26 Liquid Glass design: A new translucent "Liquid Glass" aesthetic across home/lock screens, apps and widgets. Phone app overhaul: Scroll contacts, recent calls and voicemail on one screen; new Hold Assist to be notified when an agent answers. Live Translation: Real-time translation in Phone, FaceTime and Messages. Visual Intelligence: Search what’s on your screen (like a reverse image search for items you see in photos). Messages…

Apple "Awe Dropping" — Event Preview (Sept 9, 2025) Apple will hold its fall event, billed "Awe Dropping," on September 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT. The livestream will be available from Apple's official events page: https://www.apple.com/apple-events/ What to expect iPhone 17 lineup: base iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max iPhone 17 Air: an ultralight model rumored to be Apple’s first phone using the "Air" name Potential refreshes for Apple Watch and AirPods Pro, plus possible smart-home updates Quick facts Event date/time: Sept 9 — 1PM ET / 10AM PT Livestream: Apple Events page and Apple’s YouTube channel Software: iOS 26 already previewed at WWDC; hardware reveals expected next Where to buy related products If you want to shop current models or browse…

iPhone 17 Air — What to Expect (Gurman / Bloomberg) Summary (from a German source translated): A few days before Apple’s September event, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman summarized expectations for the new iPhone lineup and highlighted a new slim variant called the iPhone 17 Air. Below is an English summary of the key claims and what they could mean for buyers. Key rumored specs Thickness & design: Extremely thin — around 5.5 mm — designed to be the thinnest iPhone ever. Display: 6.6-inch panel with ProMotion (120 Hz). Chip: New A19 processor. Camera: Single rear camera to keep the body slim (fewer camera features versus Pro models). Battery: Smaller battery capacity expected due to the slim chassis, likely shorter battery life compared with other 17 models. Connectivity: eSIM-only model (no physical…

Tesla’s Board Proposes Up to $1 Trillion Pay Package for Elon Musk In September 2025 Tesla’s board unveiled an unprecedented CEO compensation proposal that could be worth up to about $1 trillion if the company achieves extremely ambitious targets over the next decade. The plan is performance-based and conditioned on market-cap, production and product milestones — and a long-term commitment from Elon Musk. Key facts Maximum payout: Up to ~$1 trillion (structured in stock awards). Target market cap: $8.5 trillion (Tesla’s market value was about $1.1T at the time of the proposal). Operational milestones: Deploy 1 million robotaxis, produce 1 million AI humanoid robots (Optimus), and large increases in adjusted earnings and vehicle production. Vesting / tenure: Musk must remain at Tesla at least 7.5 years to begin vesting and…

Flame Fatales 2025 — GDQ’s All-Women & Femmes Speedrun Week (Sept 7–14) Games Done Quick's Flame Fatales runs from September 7–14, 2025. Catch the week-long marathon on the GDQ Twitch channel, starting each day at 11:30 AM ET. The event features more than 50 speedruns and celebrates women and femmes in the speedrunning community. Highlights 50+ speedruns across a packed schedule Featured titles include Hades 2, Blue Prince, and classics like The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Unique entries such as a one-handed speedrun of the original Hollow Knight, bingo-style runs for Blue Prince, and several boss-rush focused runs Charity: Malala Fund This year's Flame Fatales supports the Malala Fund, a nonprofit focused on expanding educational opportunities for girls worldwide. Games Done Quick has raised millions for charity over the…